The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

The following is a condensed explanation of seed funding: Seed money is a form of early-stage financing that new businesses receive from investors in exchange for a share of ownership in the company. The term “seed financing” refers to the stage of funding that comes from first equity. What exactly is the seed funding?

Seed Stage 148

Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 148

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The practical uses for uBeam technology is limitless. Did anybody hold patents that would prevent us from using this technology? I seldom hire patent attorneys during due diligence but this was too important. We hired IP specialists to review prior art. Did the physics actually work? Was it safe? It was impressive.

Technical Review 418

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence CTO Hire 418

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2022

Due diligence while choosing your niche empowers you with hefty profits and long-term sustainability. You must invest in the right technology to automate your processes even as a startup. A niche enables you to create a specialized offer, an excellent client experience , and a targeted marketing strategy.

Technical Review 167

Technical Review Due Diligence Startup Retention 167

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Learn about the project, the team behind it, and the technology they’re using. But with proper planning and due diligence, cryptocurrency can be a wise investment choice. Do your research. Before investing in any cryptocurrency, it’s important to do your research and understand what you’re getting into. Diversify your portfolio.

Technical Review 156

Technical Review Due Diligence Government Security 156

YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2017

A change in revenue recognition means a change in the due diligence process, specifically accounting diligence, modeling, quality of earnings and cost of integration. Understanding these changes is critical for companies looking to successfully navigate the landscape of M&A in the future.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Revenue Software Review Due Diligence 124

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As the rate of change continues to increase in business and technology, the more I’m convinced that marketing is the primary key to success for a new venture. Yet I find that many technical founders don’t feel they need it at all, or at best point to one person on the team who is marketing.

Technical Review 178

Technical Review Marketing Due Diligence Social Media 178

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Last week a company we enthusiastically backed, uBeam , led by a very special entrepreneur, 25-year-old Meredith Perry , announced a $10 million round of financing. uBeam’s tech does work and I have safely seen it demo’d in the real life many times. It’s just being driven by people working on it and being ambitious ” .

Technical Review 417

Technical Review South Korea San Francisco Software Review 417

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2017

Along with due diligence for glowing reviews, users should be aware of the security concerns that arise with turning your home into a smart home , giving hackers different avenues to breach. With great mobile connectivity, comes great security responsibilities.

Software Review 124

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Mobile 124

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 10, 2017

by Mark Gilbert, founder and CEO of MBS Accounting Technology & Advisory. Startups don’t demonstrate due diligence. These software programs are more efficient for managing a company’s finances. In today’s investment climate, it’s getting even harder to raise money from investors.

Software Review 124

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 124

Seeing Both Sides

OCTOBER 19, 2008

Earlier this year, I wrote a blog about how to prepare for the financing process , focusing in particular on follow-on financings. Some readers have pointed out to me that I left out a very key element of the due diligence process: what the process itself reveals about the nature of the entrepreneur to the VC.

Technical Review 37

Technical Review Due Diligence Partner Finance 37

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It’s imperative to perform a due diligence check before entering into any business relationship — especially for an entrepreneur. For example, according to ADP’s 2009 hiring index , 46 percent of résumés reviewed showed discrepancies. Now, don’t get me wrong: Most people don’t lie on their résumés.

Technical Review 219

Technical Review Partner Due Diligence Bankruptcy 219

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Technology has made everything easier for anyone that wants to purchase anything online. Ensure your finances are in order. The rest can either be through bank financing, cashier’s check or online payment services. Nowadays everything is on sale online, and many people find it easier to buy from the comfort of their desks.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Due Diligence Finance Matching 159

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Get a company ready for sale: per due diligence work and support during the sale process. I wanted to be able to select clients that are a good fit and can benefit from my finance, IT and international experience. Support company’s existing teams during transitions and special projects. What inspired you to start your company?

Technical Review 99

Technical Review Founder Due Diligence Early Stage 99

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

Before the advent of cloud technology and the Internet, company files had to be stored away in physical data rooms (PDRs). A 2012 study done by IBISWorld revealed that VDRs experienced a steady growth of about 17 percent annually as a result of technological advancements as well as the growth of global demand for these storage services.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Security 100

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Get a company ready for sale: per due diligence work and support during the sale process. I wanted to be able to select clients that are a good fit and can benefit from my finance, IT and international experience. Support company’s existing teams during transitions and special projects. What inspired you to start your company?

Technical Review 84

Technical Review Founder Due Diligence Early Stage 84

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

They will often run all of the daily reports into them covering off for finance, sales, marketing, biz dev & HR. Many times they also pick up product and tech, too. Often times you find the CEO who really just likes to do product or tech. Similarly I talk to CEOs who can’t do a sales pipeline review with me.

Technical Review 325

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Due Diligence 325

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In this essay by one of Mercia’s Fund Principals, Ian Wilson, Ian talks about the sorts of things he and the team are looking for when plans come to them for review. But the existing team should demonstrate a combination of technical knowledge, track record and relevant skills. Ian Wilson, Fund Principal, Mercia Technologies, PLC.

Business Plan 117

Business Plan Technical Review Initial Public Offering Due Diligence 117

David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

We want to use our proprietary technology and network to tap the relevant players to take the relevant steps forward; and identify, document, and disseminate best practices. Q: Is this civic tech? If you’re still interested, we meet; get to know one another; do mutual due diligence. A nonprofit?

America 60

America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

We want to use our proprietary technology and network to tap the relevant players to take the relevant steps forward; and identify, document, and disseminate best practices. Q: Is this civic tech? Our technology can also scale to other geographies. I finally had a brainstorm, and started writing a business plan. A nonprofit?

America 60

America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

How Much Diligence is Due.Or Ive addressed the due diligence question in previous posts, but this came up again in a debate we were having at a recent meeting of the Sand Hill Angels. And in order to increase our groups returns, one of our goals should be to get more people and man hours involved in the diligence process.

Technical Review 31

Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. Investment Criteria: B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services with proven, recurring contracts. According to John Borchers, Co-founder, Decathlon is the largest revenue-based financing investor in the US.

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Demonstrate your team’s unique unfair competitive advantage, whether it is technology, stellar management team, or key partnerships. Be prepared for due diligence. It’s critical that the data you present is verifiable, since any serious investor will conduct extensive due diligence. Detail the uses of funds.

Venture Capital 129

Venture Capital Business Plan Technical Review Private Placement 129

Women Entrepreneurs Can

OCTOBER 4, 2021

It does not matter what field you are in; technology, for instance, might lead to disputes over trademarks and design elements. It may be tempting to cut corners in order to save time and money, but doing so can have a negative impact on your finances and reputation in the long run. Do Not Try to Save Time By Cutting Corners.

Technical Review 59

Technical Review Due Diligence Europe Reputation 59

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Even better, Attanasio says, is if they have done extensive due diligence first. Some specialize in one arena, like green technology. Mark Attanasio: Financing can be an ongoing, underlying issue, but there are so many speed bumps on the way. Is there more? Mark Attanasio: Yes, two other points can be more difficult.

Partner 113

Partner Technical Review Management Due Diligence 113

Board Effect

APRIL 5, 2019

The volatility of today’s economy and the current societal environment require due diligence in governance on the part of college and university boards. About a fourth of college trustees admitted that they took little or no part in managing the college’s budget or finances.

Software Review 40

Software Review Software Technical Review Due Diligence 40

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2019

So, if the value of the technology-based corporation plummets, the mutual fund would only take a minor hit since other sectors offset the loss. Very few of them, however, know the inner-workings of these tech giants enough to justifiably become their shareholders.

Technical Review 74

Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Portfolio 74

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

My business partner and I made many mistakes in our first tech startup, and so many of them were the result of choosing a lawyer who was a terrible fit. After a couple of due diligence meetings with the investor and our attorneys, he gave us the check. We gladly handed it over to him as part of the due diligence process.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2015

Many of the entrepreneurs I meet prefer to focus on the technology, so they desperately need a people-oriented partner for balance. For example, a technologist needs a strong finance person or a strong sales person who is willing and able to make decisions. Together they can attract investors, employees and even customers.

Partner 120

Partner Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 120

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

As an entrepreneur, your goal when raising financing is to get several term sheets — the documents describing the terms and conditions of financing. One of the worst positions you can be in during a financing is to have investors interested, but be too far short of your goal. Determine how much you need to raise.

Venture Capital 100

Venture Capital Term Sheet Technical Review Due Diligence 100

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve raised close to $1 million from angel investors for my previous technology startups. Will you need to raise multiple rounds of financing? Show you’ve done some due diligence on this exit strategy, including the companies you’re targeting, and why it would make sense three, five, or 10 years down the road.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

Up and Running

MAY 10, 2013

The event concludes three months of study (called “due diligence”) by the group of more than 30 angel investors, about half and half from the Oregon university towns Corvallis and Eugene. This year’s event was held on campus at Oregon State University.

Software Review 69

Software Review Oregon Portland Technical Review 69

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Market/technology acuity (patterns of success, domain expertise). Some of these skills are learned in school (finance), some are innate aptitudes (people skills), some are learned pattern recognition skills (shadowing experienced partners, hard won success and failures of their own), and some are learned by having operating experience. .

Venture Capital 333

Venture Capital Early Stage Technical Review Startup 333

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

It is important that merchants do their due diligence in advance to make sure they understand how disputes will affect their business and relationships with their customers. Some of these platforms feature transaction finality, with no opportunity for customers to dispute payments once they have been made.

Management 144

Management eCommerce Technical Review Due Diligence 144

David Teten

JULY 25, 2011

The opportunity in NY is clearly heating up, both literally and figuratively, as investors turned out in 100+ degree weather to hear about emerging technologies in the financial sector. Each of the startups made a solid case for the unique value proposition their technology would provide to the financial sector.

Software Review 114

Software Review New York City Technical Review Due Diligence 114

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Our categorization is not a technical one. Additionally, Flexible VC can accommodate all types of companies, not just asset-lite, tech-enabled companies.”. Early-stage: Cofounder with engineering/ product background from top-tier university or major technology company. Technology-centric businesses. Minimum requirements.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78